Discipline Lead for Signals & Train Control (Confederation Line Extension Project, Ottawa, Ontario)

ERB TechnologiesDrawing office management, as well as the drafting of engineering specifications for interlocking interfaces.Preparing and delivery of technical presentation on CENELEC safety certification process.MiniChess (Educational Programs)Formulation of program implementation and quality control methods.Business development including project definition, costing, and writing of proposal documents.Creation and spearheading of business information and IT systems.Entrust FoundationFinancial management of trust funds and progress reporting to sponsors on sponsored programs.Fundraising and marketing including grant applications and presentations to prospective sponsors.

Main job functions: Design, manufacture, test and commissioning of signalling systemsRole 1: Design EngineerDesign, implementation, testing and commissioning of interlocking (Microlok) and remote control (Transnet CS90) systems. This included equipment rack hardware design, software coding and configuration, design and implementation of laboratory test environments and equipment, factory testing, site commissioning and support.The development of a solid-state (transistor based) driver module for signal lamps. This included activities such as requirements gathering and specification, electronic circuit design, manufacture, laboratory testing and integration as well as safety and reliability analysis. Role 2: Software Discipline LeadDefinition and coordination of signalling software implementation and testing activities.This included the coordination / supervision of junior engineers and technicians.Role 3: Project EngineerProject level definition and coordination of engineering activities and execution. This included site surveys, project meetings, planning and coordination of design, manufacture, testing and commissioning activities as well as the definition and implementation of a fit-for-purpose quality assurance approach to engineering execution.

Testing and commissioning of signalling systems. This included the drafting of test procedures and documentation, test planning and execution as well as site surveys and factory visits.

Main job functions: Systems engineer on Yard Automation project (Sishen); CS90 design and implementation; coordination of technical personnel; design and compilation of system documentation (wiring diagrams, design documents, test procedures etc.); technical training presentations.

Main job functions: Development of production processes and documentation; coordination of technicians and production personnel (10 technicians, 8 wiremen and 2 labourers), liaison with engineering / project teams.

Main job functions: Test and Integration of military and rail yard automation equipment (component and system level).This included the following activities: Embedded software design and implementation; test and integration of points machines (Yard Automation Project in Bayhead, Saldanha & Sishen); implementation of Transnet CS90 control system for yard control (Saldanha & Sishen); coordination of technical personnel; systems engineering related tasks; technical training presentations.

Main Job functions: Engineering in training